Spicy Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa and Roasted Plantains

Name: Spicy Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa and Roasted Plantains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1.25 pound tilapia fillet; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 plantains (ripe, peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick); 1 mango (ripe, diced); 0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice

Flavorful grilled tilapia seasoned with a spicy rub, complemented by a fresh, vibrant mango salsa and sweet roasted plantains for a light yet satisfying meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.97/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Paleo
Whole30
High-Protein
Soy-Free

Ingredients

1.25 pound tilapia fillet
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 plantains (ripe, peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1 mango (ripe, diced)
0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
Lightly brush the plantain slices with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Place the seasoned tilapia on the preheated grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Grill the plantain slices alongside the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and tender.
While the fish and plantains cook, prepare the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, finely diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Serve the grilled tilapia immediately with a generous spoonful of mango salsa and the roasted plantains.

Notes

Ensure plantains are ripe (mostly black or very dark yellow with black spots) for best sweetness and texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 445
Protein: 41.2 g
Carbohydrates: 57.2 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 5.4 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 33.9 g
Cholesterol: 92 mg